Educational Initiatives & Youth Program Coordinator

Organization Overview

UnLocal, Inc. is a community-centered non-profit organization that provides direct immigration legal representation and community education to New York City’s immigrant communities. Our Legal team uses a comprehensive approach to advocacy, combining consultations, representation, training, and outreach to support impacted community members.

Position Summary

The Educational Initiatives and Youth Programs coordinator will develop and lead impactful initiatives by identifying the core needs and services of UnLocal clients and community members. They will oversee key partnerships, lead community and youth outreach efforts, respond to partner requests, and co-develop presentations of UnLocal’s legal and educational resources, prioritizing programs such as (but not limited to) the New York State Dream Act (NYSDA), Pro Se Plus Project (PSPP), and Community Connection Series (CCS).

The Educational Initiatives and Youth Programs coordinator will also provide direct support to individual clients with NYSDA services, resources for higher education, and early career and professional development. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Outreach and Community Education.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee major partnerships (e.g., ImmSchools, Internationals Network for Public Schools, NYCDOE District 79).
• Assist students in applying for the New York State Dream Act & obtain financial aid for immigrant students
• Manage deliverables for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) New York State Dream Act contract, including presentations, individual application assistance, and direct reporting to MOIA.
• Facilitate forums for collaboration and information-sharing across UnLocal’s partnerships (e.g., partner calls, tabling, community forums).
• Support staff in receiving referrals for clients seeking educational opportunities, including GED/TASC, college applications, scholarships, and adult learning.
• Supervise Education & Outreach Interns during fall and spring semesters, providing mentorship and project support for CCS, OHOA, CC, and SRH.
• Collaborate with the Development Director to complete reporting and advocacy strategies.
• Support the Development Team in identifying grant opportunities for youth programming.
• Lead communication initiatives for the Student Resource Hub Newsletter (SRH) and support the POD Newsletter with the Communications Team.
• Develop and execute accessible, community-centered programming that uplifts the needs of UnLocal clients and community members, including:
  • Career Pair and Share: Safe space for undocumented youth to connect with professionals, with follow-up mentoring.
  • Education Supply Drive: Provides UnLocal families with school supplies, addressing inequities in access.
  • UnLocal Market: Creates a safe entrepreneurial space for immigrant vendors, particularly undocumented vendors.
  • Immigrant Wellness Fair: Connects clients and community members with resources across NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, community organizing, public administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of higher education systems, particularly barriers faced by immigrant students.
• Commitment to social justice and immigrant rights.
• Experience in education, youth programs, or nonprofit program management.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and immigrant communities.
• Fluency in English and [Spanish/other relevant language(s)] strongly preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Skills

• Grant management experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills for newsletters and presentations.
• Experience supervising interns or volunteers.
• Familiarity with immigrant communities and accessing higher education.
• Able to manage time independently

Salary & Benefits:

• Full-time position.
• Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
• Full premium coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Contributions to commuter benefits and access to 401(k).
• Professional development stipend.
• Yearly Wellness Stipend.
• 40 days of paid time off (PTO) available for any reason the staff member sees fit.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s (not counted towards PTO).
• After three years of employment, staff are eligible for a 4-week sabbatical.
• Promoting work-life balance through flexible Fridays

To Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, please submit your resume and cover letter to Adrian Espana at Adrian@unlocal.org. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Educational Initiatives and Youth Programs Coordinator to add to our team.

This position primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of sitting, use of a computer, and communication via phone and video conferencing. Travel will be required for funder outreach or partner meetings. Position frequently moves items of up to 10 pounds across the office or into off-site locations. Occasional weekend availability is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, UnLocal, Inc. prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

UnLocal, Inc. is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.